What up? Had the day off from work, wife was busy, watched the Packers beat the Seahawks, and then got back to the grind. It has been a good Sunday. All is right in the world. Special announcement: THIS STORY HAS REACHED 100+ FOLLOWERS. I cannot thank you all enough for that. Never in my wildest dreams could I have thought this story would get to that milestone. On top of that, we're over 70+ favorites and 30+ reviews, many of which have been positive, so thank you all again for that. This has been enjoyable for me to write this story down and convert it into the world of Remnant. I hope you'll all stick around until the end with me.
RiggyMinus – Yes, who knows exactly what she's getting herself into and where she has gone. I guess only time will tell for her (hopefully).
AzraelSaint – Almost? That's cruel. There's nothing right about a man being interrogated, doused in syrup and then... I think I laughed the entire time typing this. Still, it's wrong! No one deserves that.
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Siegnir – I don't know about 0 to 100! But yeah, things have taken off, which I'm sure you all knew was coming. And as for what's in store... Well, you might say Ren had it easy.
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Okay, as always, this story is Rated M. Last chapter was somewhat of a tease while keeping it somewhat clean. Just as a future warning, things may not play out as well as that. Please refer to guidelines for ratings. Without further distraction, please enjoy.
Italicized – Inner Thoughts
BOLD - Speaker
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Chapter 8 – Operation: RWBY Attacks
Well, that's not good. Yang thought to herself.
She scanned the room over and over again looking for her red-headed friend only to be disappointed. Somehow, amongst all the commotion that had been going on, Pyrrha made her way out of the room and disappeared without anyone being any the wiser.
Yang was usually one to encourage people to let loose, but this could be a bad thing. A VERY bad thing. She walked around the room to see if there were any clues that could lead her to finding where Pyrrha may have disappeared to. She searched the closets, under the bed, and even under her desk, but there was nothing.
Yang sighed as she sat down at the desk, annoyed at the situation. She was going to miss out on the thrashing of a lifetime because SOMEONE had a little too much to drink. She knew she shouldn't think like this. After all, it was her and the others that convinced Pyrrha to go alone with them. She sighed again, looking out the bedroom window on the far end of the room between the bunks.
That's when she noticed something. Something important. Rather, she noticed something was missing.
"Where's the 'Lightning in a Bottle?'" She stated to herself, eyes wide in distress.
She rushed over to the bunks and began frantically searching. She threw blankets, pillows, sheets, some creepy ass doll she found under the bed, etc. There was nothing. There had to be only one conclusion. Wherever Pyrrha was, she had that bottle with her, and THAT was very bad.
"You drunk bitch." She murmured.
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Yang banged on the door to Team JNPR's room after her discovery. If anyone had any idea where Pyrrha might have run off to, it would be her partners.
An out-of-breath Nora answered the door after being startled by the loud noise on the door. She was pre-disposed at the time the noise came across and had to muffle the screams of a "certain someone", in case they tried to call for help, not that there would be anyone on campus except JNPR and RWBY currently.
"Ya-Yang, what's wrong?" Nora asked, keeping the door only slightly ajar. Nora had no time to retrieve her missing clothing and decided to peek her head out from behind the door.
"MMMMPHFRF" A noise behind her came.
"Quiet, you!" Nora turned back, shouting behind her at the noise.
"Nora, if Pyrrha were to wonder off where do you think she would go?" Yang asked bluntly.
Nora's eyes opened in surprise. She thought Pyrrha was down and out for the night, possibly the entire weekend. How did she even get out of the room without anyone noticing?
"Uhhh, the training grounds, maybe? Wait! She's probably hungry. Let's head to the cafeteria!" Nora replied, seemingly distraught.
Ren heard this and felt a wave of relief come over him. His nightmare was over. He knew it came off as wrong in his head but the best possible best thing that could have happened right now was his teammate going missing. He relaxed in his restraints.
"It's okay, Nora. She couldn't have gotten far. Leave this to me and I'll leave that traitor up to you." Yang replied in a hurry, already making her way down the hall. She waved to her friend as she disappeared into the distance.
"Wait! I can help!" Ren yelled, finally able to speak again.
"Renny..." She spoke as she had yet to turn around and face him. "Who said you could take your gag out?"
She turned to him with a mischievous smile. She began her slow walk over, making sure he could take in the whole sight of her. He pulled at his restraints as best he could, knowing it was all but hopeless.
"I... I wanted to help." He tried.
Her steps came to an end as she sat on the edge of his bed, placing a hand on his bound leg and rubbing it slowly.
"Oh? Don't worry then. You're about to help me plenty." She stated as she looked him in the eyes, licking her lips.
What would Jaune say at a time like this? He thought. Oh yeah...
"Fuck."
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"We made it, boys." Sun commented.
The group had successfully navigated their way from the student dormitory area and into the home stretch of Beacon Academy's front gates. It wasn't an incredibly far distance, but when you're sneaking and trying to avoid detection, it isn't exactly quick. In any case, retreat was their best option, at least for now anyway.
Jaune took one more look over his shoulder as the three boys walked quietly, one behind the other, towards the front gate. Nothing. A sense of relief ran over him and he relaxed his shoulders. The night hadn't worked out how they wanted, but at least he could get away long enough for calmer heads to prevail, or at least, that's what he had hoped.
Neptune kept his mouth shut and eyes peeled. His plans had already failed once, and he was still on edge. He gripped his backpack straps tightly and always kept the entrance gates in his view. He noticed the night was finally getting darker. It was quiet. Too quiet.
Something isn't right. He thought.He didn't know what it was, but he knew that whatever was going on, they were not alone.
Neptune stopped in his tracks about 100 feet from the entrance to Beacon Academy. This caused both boys behind him to stop and give him a confused look.
"Jaune." Neptune stated. "Call for your weapon."
Neptune dropped to one knee and whipped his backpack around in front of him, unzipping the top of it and examining the contents.
"Why?" Jaune asked.
Neptune continued to dig through until he found what he was looking for.
"We're not alone." He replied.
Sun and Jaune knew what this meant immediately. Jaune slowly reached for his scroll within his pocket.
"So, you finally noticed?" A voice called.
Following the direction the voice came from, Sun and Jaune laid their eyes on the entrance of the school gates again. They knew that voice. It was slightly dark beyond the gates. In fact, it was pitch black on the other side. Easy enough for someone to hide in and keep eyes on them.
From a distance, they noticed two yellow eyes gazing back at them at first. Shortly after, footsteps were heard as the person came into view. Now, blocking their exit, was Blake Belladonna, the Faunus member of Team RWBY.
She smirked at them as she held one hand on her hip and the other on Gamboul Shroud. She had come for a fight.
Jaune kept a calm demeanor as he punched his locker code into his scroll. He knew he was only to use this in emergency situations, but this was one of those times. Shortly after, the delivery system sent his locker to his exact location containing Crocea Mors. He opened the locker and took his sword and shield in both hands.
"Oh, you're actually going to fight me? Isn't that cute." Blake continued, still smirking.
"Heh." Neptune laughed. "We can't afford you slowing us down now."
Neptune took hold of Ruyi Bang and Jingu Bang that he had stored away for safe keeping. He looked to Sun and tossed it to him. Sun caught it in his right hand and smiled. Always prepared. He thought.
Neptune reached back into his bag and smiled as well when he pulled out his newly modified Tri-Hard. He shot Blake one last cocky look before standing back up on both legs.
Her face turned serious after seeing the boys with their weapons in hand. She didn't like his attitude and she was going to adjust it.
"What's wrong, kitty?" Sun mocked. "Did you think we would come without being ready to defend ourselves?"
You did forget, you dumbass. I brought them. Neptune thought.
"Kitty?" She replied. "Monkey boy, you are asking for it. After the stunt you all pulled, I'd think you would just cooperate and take your punishment like men."
Neptune flipped his hair and aimed his weapon at her.
"Sorry, but I'd much rather just go home and call it a night." He answered.
She stared at Neptune, then Sun, and then finally, Jaune. Ranged, Mid-ranged, close quarters. She hated to admit it, but they had all the bases covered. They were going to overpower her if she didn't think quickly.
"Blake, we don't want to do this, but we will defend ourselves." Jaune stated, walking ahead of the other two. "Let us pass and we won't be any more trouble."
She narrowed her eyes at him. "You're joking, right?" She answered quickly.
"Unfortunately, I'm not." He raised his sword and shield. "Last chance."
She sighed and ready herself in a battle stance. "You're all going to regret this." She commented.
Neptune jumped back behind the other two and looked through his scope. Jaune took the front of the formation and Sun activated his semblance, creating copies of himself in the middle. An actual formation? She thought.
"Being alone is good for sneaking, but not so much for fighting." Sun commented.
She smirked at the comment and raised Gamboul Shroud. "Too bad I'm not alone."
At the last second, Jaune turned around and parried two shots being fired at him from behind, followed by a clash with Crescent Rose. Ruby stared him down with a smile as he continued to hold his stance. She dropped to her feet and continued to apply pressure with her scythe, backing him up.
Simultaneously, Weiss dashed in while the others were distracted made a play for Sun. He noticed last second and had his copies take the brunt of the damage, shielding him. He swung back at her with his staff as Neptune offered covering fire.
Weiss deflected the shots one after another as she backed away from Sun's attack. She effortlessly kept her concentration on him as he fired on her. Sun charged her quickly, swinging his staff, but she used the opportunity to use his body as a shield, knowing Neptune would not fire. He swung wildly, causing her to back step many times.
As he swung, felt his staff restricted. He looked above his head to see it caught by the end of a whip. Looking over his shoulder, he saw Blake once again smiling at him. She was holding a tight grip on Gamboul Shroud, keeping his staff from attacking her teammate.
"This ought to even the odds a little, huh Monkey Boy?" She questioned.
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Across the courtyard, Ruby and Jaune were engaged in a battle of wills.
She's so tiny. How does she push me back with such power? He thought.
She narrowed her eyes and smirked at him. He narrowed his back and kept a serious face on. He knew his survival depended on this fight. He was not going to back down.
They kept at the shoving contest, neither willing to bend. She'd force him back and then he would overpower her and push back. Jaune's sword was wielded in his right hand and the sword in his left, both acting as a wall against the might of Crescent Rose's overwhelming size.
Concentrating on his legs, he began to move her backwards slowly. She looked backwards as she was losing the ground battle of strength. Looking back at Jaune, she could see he was now smirking. The nerve of him. She thought. She forced herself closer to Crescent Rose, using her weight on the weapon to add more to her stance, slowing him slightly.
He caught on to her attempts to slow his push and attempted the same thing. Using his mass as additional force, he again began to move her more and more backwards. He leant in as far as he could, just as she had. He could feel her breath on his face, and his on hers. He continued to smile though. He had the upper hand. He was bigger, he was stronger, and he-
Lick.
"WH-WHAT?!" Jaune yelled.
Jaune dropped his guard and stumbled backwards as Ruby pushed him. He staggered backwards and landed on his behind. Dropping his shield, he rubbed his face vigorously, still in disbelief of what had just transpired. He looked up to see a giggling Ruby who was unfazed by what she just did.
"Y-You-u j-j-just" He tried.
"Just what?" She asked, feigning ignorance.
"YOU LICKED ME!" Jaune yelled, pointing a blameful finger in her direction.
"Did I?"
"Yes! You did!"
"Why are you so upset, Jaune? Was it too much?" She asked, giggling once more.
"It's fighting dirty!"
"I guess I'm a dirty fighter." Ruby replied, shrugging her shoulders and raising her arms and hands in the air. "After all, nothing wrong with being a little dirty..."
She took a step forward, licking her lips. Her prey was paralyzed with fear and n where to run. Jaune shook himself from his state and moved himself back to his feet. Being a 'no range' type fighter, he had no choice but to engage up close, which would give her an advantage if she was playing like that. He readied himself again as she came in close and swung with her scythe. He blocked it with his shield and swung back with his sword only to miss as she jumped back.
If he was going to win this, he had to not let her get in his head. For some reason, it was like he was fighting her for the first time. She had a new way about her. I mean, she licked him! In what class did she learn that? They slept through most of their classes. Jaune was good with forming a plan on the spot, but then again, Ruby was better as much as he was afraid to admit it.
She engaged again with Crescent Rose as he jumped back this time. She swung haphazardly with a smile on her face, as if this was play time. He realized then and there what was going on.
She's still drunk.
This was not good. She was going to be unpredictable. That "Lightning in a Bottle" was still in her system and she was fighting him with it. Was that why she licked him? Because she's drunk? In any case, this could work out as well. He knew that from being drunk, her reactions and movements were slower than usual. And even though she was still moving well, he could see her attacks were a little more unbalanced.
They clashed again. This time, he kept his face back as they pushed against each other.
"Has anyone ever told you that you taste good?" She mentioned.
As much as Jaune was trying to keep his cool, he was still embarrassed by her words, losing the battle o the minds again.
"You're insane!" He cried. "You won't make me lose my cool. You don't scare me!" Jaune exclaimed with a voice full of confidence.
She pouted slightly at his reply. Who does he think he is? She thought.
"And I don't mean Nora crazy. She wouldn't even do that."
She smiled at this, resisting the urge to laugh. If only you knew what Nora was doing. Her mind traveled to it while they stood there in limbo with their fight. What if Jaune and I did too... Jaune noticed her face getting red. Was she mad at him for not giving in? Maybe he had finally won in the battle of wills?
Using this moment to his advantage, he pushed her back from his shield causing her to stagger backwards. Seeing his opening, he bull-rushed her with his shield, knocking her onto her behind. She fell back and Crescent Rose was knocked away from her hands. A loud "thud" was heard by everyone as she slammed to the ground.
"Holy crap, I did it."
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Sun's astral clones and Blake's Shadow clones exchanged blows. While hers were created from side-stepping the attacks he was bringing to her, he was stuck sitting on the ground almost meditating. She could be mobile and agile while he was a sitting duck... Err... Monkey? The thing was, she was not attempting to use her clones. Here he was bringing the fight to her and she was jumping around when she could possibly be gaining ground.
He knew he was at a disadvantage if she got close, and using his semblance drained his aura. Similarly to Jaune, if he wanted to win this battle, he'd have to do it fast. He recalled his clones and stood up, not wanting to drain his power too much. Blake stayed at a distance, catching her breath. Sun looked over at Neptune who was having a ranged battle with the Schnee heiress and then over at Jaune who just got licked? What the hell?
Sun reached down and picked up his staff before looking back at Blake. He grew tired of this back and forth. There was something he analyzed though. Blake is usually an aggressive combatant, but she was not coming at him. She was waiting for him to use up his aura, but why? It took him a few moments, but he believed he may have got the answer.
"What's all this fighting for?" He asked.
"Excuse me?" She replied.
"Normally, I'd like to spar with anyone, especially Team RWBY, but this just seems like a little much don't you think?"
She dropped her guard and stood up, keeping a questioning eye on her opponent.
"So, we hid a camera in the room in the room to watch you all get drunk, is it really that big a deal? Is there no other way to get past this then fight?" He continued. "After all, it's not like we put it in your bathroom or something."
"Are you really trying to justify your actions?" Blake asked, anger slowly building up. "If you want to get past this, lay down your weapons and..."
"And what?" He asked. "I can apologize, but if it's just going to be you hurting me anyway, then I'm sorry to say, I won't be backing down."
"Oh, you think this is your punishment?" She snorted a laugh. "Oh no, it'll be much worse."
"You aren't helping your case."
"So, what do you want then?" She asked. "You think an 'I'm sorry' will get you a free pass?"
He laughed at her attempt at sarcasm. "I guess we're really going to have to fight this out. I didn't want to have to do this, but..."
He whistled for the attention of his teammates, which inadvertently garnered the attention of them and the other combatants. Blake looked at him again with a confused stare. What is he...
"Hey guys." He started. "I think the alcohol is keeping them from using their semblance effectively."
The eyes of all three girls went wide as Sun smiled at Blake.
Weiss gave a defiant stare at Neptune who threw his gun over his shoulder and smiled at her.
"Good job, Sun." He spoke back to his partner. "This is going to be interesting."
Jaune stared at Ruby who was back to her feet with Crescent Rose and a look of determination in her own eyes. For once, he KNEW he had the upper hand. This is why she was trying to psych him out. He raised his weapons again and smiled in Ruby's direction. His usual 'fuck' was now a...
"Fuck yeah."
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Yes, I know it's a little slow on the combat side. I really struggle with that, but I'm going to try and do better with the next chapter which should be mostly all fighting. Sorry to say, Ren's time has come to pass. Press F for respect, please. So, I had fun writing this and I hope you enjoyed reading. I went back a lot and fixed some things and tried to make it more interesting than my initial version. Please feel free to leave a REVIEW and let me know what you think. What would you have done better? I'm all ears… Err… eyes? Anyway!
Next time: The Battle of the Sexes!
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